Head of Engineering & Continuous Improvement

🌱 Join Birdman and Help Build the Future of Manufacturing! 🌱

At Birdman, we develop plant-based foods and supplements that are better for people and the planet. We believe conscious nutrition can transform the way we live, consume, and shape the future. 💚

🏢 About Birdman

Over the past few years, Birdman has experienced rapid and sustained growth, becoming one of Latin America's leading plant-based food and supplement companies.

Our mission is to make healthy, sustainable, and cruelty-free nutrition accessible through innovative, science-backed, and high-quality products.

As we continue scaling our operations, we're looking for exceptional leaders who are passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and building world-class manufacturing capabilities.

🎯 The Role

We're looking for a Head of Engineering & Continuous Improvement to build and lead Birdman's Process Engineering and Project Engineering function.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving productivity, automation, manufacturing capacity, Lean transformation, and CAPEX projects across our operations. You'll partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to ensure our facilities are ready to support Birdman's ambitious growth.

If you're excited about building systems, leading transformational projects, and creating lasting operational impact, we'd love to meet you.

⚙️ Responsibilities

Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Process Engineering and Project Engineering teams.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, TPM, 5S, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Improve OEE/OLE, reduce waste, changeover times, and manufacturing costs.
• Develop operational KPIs and performance dashboards.

Capital Projects & Automation

• Lead CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop manufacturing capacity plans to support business growth.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities.
• Evaluate equipment investments and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and startup activities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance.

Prioritize engineering initiatives aligned with business strategy.

Build a culture of execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Develop and coach engineering teams while ensuring successful project delivery.

📐 Requirements

👨‍💼 Experience

5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Operations.

Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Experience managing CAPEX, automation, or productivity improvement projects.

Strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience.

Experience in food, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods manufacturing is highly desirable.

💻 Technical Knowledge

Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, SMED, TPM, 5S, VSM).

OEE/OLE, Yield, Scrap, Capacity Planning, Root Cause Analysis.

Manufacturing automation and process optimization.

CAPEX planning and ROI analysis.

ERP systems, Power BI, or manufacturing analytics tools.

Lean Six Sigma and/or PMP certification is a plus.

🎓 Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

🌎 Languages

Advanced English.

🧠 What We're Looking For

Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.

Data-driven decision making.

Leadership and people development.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

High ownership and continuous improvement mindset.

Passion for building scalable manufacturing systems.

⭐ Nice to Have

Experience in high-growth manufacturing environments.

Experience leading plant expansion or automation projects.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or PMP Certification.

Experience supporting rapid manufacturing scale-up.

Why Birdman?

🌱 Join one of Latin America's fastest-growing plant-based food and supplement companies.

🚀 Be part of an ambitious, high-growth environment where you'll have real ownership and impact.

🧪 Build cutting-edge laboratory capabilities that will directly influence product quality and innovation.

🤝 Work alongside passionate teams committed to science, sustainability, and operational excellence.

📈 Grow your career while helping shape the future of nutrition.

📍 Location

Parque San José del Astillero 2, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gW3zY6ieis7Jvq9M7

💼 Work Mode: On-site

⏰ Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📢 Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about building world-class analytical capabilities, advancing sensory science, and helping create the next generation of innovative plant-based products, we'd love to hear from you.

Come build the future of nutrition with Birdman. 🦅🌱